If you are one of the many who simply do not have a central air conditioning unit in your home, you might want to think about looking into a portable air conditioning unit. These are not the widow units of yesteryear, but sophisticated and portable air conditioning machines. At Priceground.com, we have an extensive supply of some of the best air conditioning units available.
The first big difference you'll notice between a portable air conditioner unit and a standard wall unit is portability. Portable air conditioner units are generally no more than 80 pounds in weight, and they are often no more than 34 inches tall. They can simply be carried from one room to the next, depending on where you most need the cooling.
It is precisely this portability that makes these air conditioning units such a great option for apartment dwellers. Many apartment buildings will simply not allow tenants to install admittedly unsightly window units. A portable unit can not only be easily moved from room to room, but it can easily be stored away in a closet during the winter months.
Where portable air conditioners won't work
Portable Air Coditioners will not work in sunrooms, garage, warehouse, and rooms with high ceiling. The reason is because the heat capacity is traveling faster into these rooms than the cooling capacity produced by the portable air conditioner.
Water Drainage
Every portable air conditioners needs to be drained, because of the cooling and the dehumidifying process. The amount of condensation that needs to be drained depends on the humidity level of the enviroment and the amount of usage for the portable air conditioners. The models that claims "No Drainage Required" does not mean you do not have to drain the excess water. The "No Drainage Required" models usually comes with a water tank that can be removed and emptied. Models that has no removable water tank will be drained through a drain tube. It is usually located at the bottom of the unit and about 1 inch above the ground level. If the water tank is full, the unit will shut off automatically.
Cooling Area
When selecting a portable air conditioners, please be reminded that the cooling area will not solely be determine by the cooling capacity (BTU) of the portable air conditioner. Two of the most common factors that will affect the performance a portable air conditioners is heat source and insulation. The heat source produce from a server, computers, or direct sunlight in the room are the most common heat source. When the expected cooling area is absorbing heat faster than the cooling capacity produce by the unit, the room will not cool as expected. That is why portable air conditioners cannot be run in a sunroom, garage, and warehouse. Portable air conditioners tends to perform better in a shaded and well insulated room. It is recommended to go with a portable air conditioners that is rated at cooling a larger room area than the size of your room.
Window Kit and Exhaust Hose
Portable Air Conditioners comes with a exhaust hose and a window kit for you to se it up. The plastice exhaust hose typically expands up to 5 feet, which is the standard size for each model. We do not recommend our customer to extend the length of the hose, because it affect the air circulation when the unit is venting out the hot air to avoid compressor for overheating. Each unit has a specific window kit that is either foam or hard plastic. It can be installed vertically and horizontally, however they are not design for window that open outward or inward.
Noise Produce From Portable Air Conditioners
Noise level are measure by dBA. The lower the dBA. The lower the dBA, the lower noise. Most portable air conditioner produce a sound level between 30-60. The noise level are sometimes compare to the noise level os a laundry washer. Unit that has higher BTU often has bigger compressor which creates more noise. Depending on where the unit is been used, noise is usually not a big issue for customer. However, it will depend on the noise tolerance of the person using the portable air conditioners.
Not Sure If It Will Work For My Room
We usually recommend our customer to contact the manufacture for questions before purchasing. Our customer service reps does not claim or pretend ourselves to be "experts". If we cannot answer your questions, we will try our best to direct you to the manufacture that can answer your questions. You may also contact our customer service for questions related to portable air conditioners. You will receive a response within 24-48hr. Due to summer peak season, we will try to answer all of them on time.
